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How many players are we expecting to come in today?
2am BST
There it is, taken some time but the announcement is now here – Alex Iwobi permanent transfer to Marco Silva at Fulham.
CONFIRMED: Everton sell Alex Iwobi to Fulham
Thank you Alex for everything you’ve done for the Blues, and here’s wishing you all the very best. #EFC https://t.co/YzWibKEx2T pic.twitter.com/deETG3gjFu
12:20am BST
Confirmation of the Tom Cannon sale to Leicester City.
CONFIRMED: Everton sell Tom Cannon to Leicester City#EFC https://t.co/dzB3guVNlp pic.twitter.com/kemaf990dg
12:00am
Everton have confirmed that they have terminated the contract of midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin.
CONFIRMED: Jean-Philippe Gbamin leaves Everton after contract terminated by mutual agreement#EFC https://t.co/HZCIg2BBX0 pic.twitter.com/5lzWROG2Hd
11:30pm
There it is, confirmation of Neal Maupay’s loan to Brentford for the rest of the season.
CONFIRMED: Everton loan striker Neal Maupay to Brentford#EFC https://t.co/QFxaI4zTvV pic.twitter.com/VZ1l7KvB2X
11:08pm
Per Al Myers there’s a deal sheet in place for Alex Iwobi’s move to Fulham, and separately Leicester City do have their paperwork in for the Tom Cannon sale, just awaiting confirmation it was approved in time.
11pm BST
The summer 2023 transfer window has now shut with a resounding clang as Everton have failed to address deficiencies/weaknesses in a number of key areas on deadline day. Clearly, Moshiri is using player sales funds to pay for the new stadium and servicing debt instead of buying quality players to improve the football team. Might be smart business for him, but it is one helluva risky gamble, and not one we want to see jeopardizing the future of Everton Football Club.
9:55pm BST
Hard to see how it happens at this stage, but apparently those fine, upstanding football reporters (LOL) at Footy Insider are claiming that the Blues are somehow still in for Cornet despite the player sitting on the bench in today’s West Ham game at Luton Town.
8pm BST
At this point it’s almost improbable we have any more incomings, either on loan or permanent transfer. Not quite sure how the club as a whole thinks that is satisfactory, especially when just about every team around them has strengthened.
We’re doomed, probably.
7:45pm BST
We’re not going to even have 20 players to name for tomorrow’s game at Sheffield United, and even the youngsters are struggling to fill a roster. Four subs, including a goalie!
Tonight’s #EFCU21 team to face West Ham! #PL2 pic.twitter.com/lJ8zgbwNwT
6:05pm BST
When Al Myers is losing hope, then you know it’s bad.
I don’t expect anything as it stands tbh
6pm BST
It’s all really, really quiet around Finch Farm and this is starting to get to the ‘very concerning’ territory here.
Five hours left. Come on Everton. #EFC #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/c9oZjygCSY
5:45pm BST
Looks like the Joao Palhinha move to Bayern is off, which means Fulham might not want Alex Iwobi after all, which will certainly affect the Blues incomings.
Remarkable! João Palhinha was in Munich with a #Bayern shirt in hand but Fulham could not secure a replacement in time. The deal is off!!! ❌ pic.twitter.com/z7Jq1npe2s
4:30pm BST
Luis Sinisterra goes on loan from Leeds United to AFC Bournemouth, another winger we’ve been linked with.
Bournemouth reach verbal agreement to sign Luis Sinisterra from Leeds United, here we go! #AFCB
Deal being finalised between clubs as player already accepted.
Understand it’s loan move for winger set to travel for medical. pic.twitter.com/VpIELehRiW
4:15pm BST
What’s that, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has rejected a loan move from Tottenham Hotspur to Atletico Madrid? Would he like to come to Merseyside instead, like Arnaut Danjuma? The pair could have plenty of stories to share.
4pm BST
There have been rumblings that Dyche could be looking for a Cornet reunion, but that doesn’t seem to be on now even though West Ham United are willing to let him go after injury had blighted his season.
Understand there is nothing advanced with Maxwel Cornet and Everton at this time. West Ham keen to offload and clubs have interest (including The Toffees) but likely to be a late move in the window if done. Open race #WHUFC #EFC pic.twitter.com/B1m5rORuMI
2:10pm BST
This is out of nowhere. Fabrizio Romano reports that Everton have agreed a loan deal with Brentford for Neal Maupay, who will now head to London for a medical.
The Toffees are certainly clearing the decks, but will they bring in any new faces to replace these outgoings?
EXCLUSIVE: Brentford reached verbal agreement to sign Neal Maupay on loan with buy option from Everton #DeadlineDay
Player on his way to medical tests right now. pic.twitter.com/rnvuGYln2S
1:00pm BST
Another name that has been regularly mentioned throughout the summer is Kamaldeen Sulemana. Now Football Insider claims Everton are ready to make a late move for the Southampton winger, who is valued at £30m.
It seems the Toffees are spinning several plates, but will they actually complete a deal before the deadline?
EXCLUSIVE! – Everton working on last-gasp £30m deal for Southampton star Sulemana. ⏳
✍️: @SportsPeteO#EFC #SaintsFC
Full story ⬇️
12:35pm BST
James Lewer, who is reporting for Sky Sports News outside Fulham’s training ground, has spotted Alex Iwobi arriving for his Fulham medical.
Alex Iwobi has just arrived at Fulham’s training ground. #FFC ⚫️⚪️
11:40am BST
Leeds have are “determined” that Wilfried Gnonto will not leave the club on deadline day, despite reported interest from Everton, reports BBC Sport’s Phil McNulty.
The Toffees are supposedly in talks over a deal for the Italy forward, but it is clear the Whites are unwilling to sell.
Are they simply posturing to drive up the price? Or are Everton wasting their time?
We will find out in the next few hours.
10:56am BST
Jean-Phillipe Gbamin’s agent has denied reports Cadiz are interested in signing the midfielder, who the Toffees value at £5m. He has told BBC Sport’s Shamoon Hafez that they are in talks about terminating his contract.
Been told by Jean-Philippe Gbamin’s agent that he has had “no contact from any club” about signing him – Cadiz reports “not true”.
Said Everton have put a £5m pricetag on him, but midfielder “hoping to find solution to end his contract”. #EFC
10:50am BST
Alan Myers reports that the deal for Alex Iwobi is worth up to £22m, which is a decent fee for a player in the final year of his contract. They must spend the funds wisely though.
Fee will be up to £22M
10:16am BST
Alex Iwobi is heading towards the Everton exit door, with Sky Sports News reporting he is having a medical at Fulham.
BREAKING: Alex Iwobi is undergoing a medical at Fulham ahead of a permanent move pic.twitter.com/KaeuM7dVjh
10:09am BST
As well as Wifried Gnonto, Everton are also in talks over a potential deal for forward Luis Sinisterra
Dialogue remains open between Everton & Leeds for Wilfried Gnonto. Toffees also discussing possible move for Luis Sinisterra. Crysencio Summerville was considered earlier in transfer window but he’s expected to stay after rejected Burnley bid. #EFC #LUFChttps://t.co/ckccfRB7s1
10:07am BST
A new name to add to the list! The Independent’s Miguel Delaney is reporting that Everton are looking to beat Wolves to the signature of Fulham midfielder Harrison Reed.
Everton now looking to trump Wolves to Harrison Reedhttps://t.co/TLLDXETU1u
9:26AM BST
The Athletic’s Paddy Boyland is reporting that Leicester have agreed a £7.5m fee with the Toffees for striker Tom Cannon, who will now head to the Foxes for a medical.
It would be a shame to see a promising academy prospect leave, but with funds tight the cash may help some squad building elsewhere.
Tom Cannon close to joining Leicester City. Fee agreed with Everton around £7.5m & permission to undergo medical with Championship club today. Had been widespread interest in young striker@TheAthleticFC https://t.co/3viHHxkGDc
9:26am BST
The rumour that will just not go away. Alan Myers reports that Everton have re-opened talks with Leeds for Wilfried Gnonto.
Everton still speaking to Leeds about Gnonto
7:25am BST
L’Equipe is reporting that Lille have made a loan offer for Demarai Gray. Given Everton’s tight finances that would be a surprise, unless there is an obligation to buy as part of the deal
Gray prêté à Lille ? Ce serait l’une des surprises de cette fin de Mercato https://t.co/BpYSWPfeKN
7am BST
There’s been quite a few names linked peripherally with the Blues, but nothing solid in the last couple of days – Kamaldeen Sulemana, Wilfried Gnonto, Luis Sinisterra, Maxwell Cornet, even Che Adams is still in play, at least that is what we hear.
Are you ready? Let’s do this, COYB!
Welcome to RBM’s transfer deadline day live blog. It could well be a very busy day for Everton, with a number of key players from recent years headed out the door as manager Sean Dyche looks to make this his team.
Demarai Gray is expected to leave for Saudi Arabia, with their transfer window closing a couple of weeks from today so this might not even get announced today. The Alex Iwobi to Fulham talk sprung up and grew legs pretty quickly, and we can only hope the Blues have a plan on how they are going to invest that £20 million, especially replacing his ball-carrying and chance creation.
There are a number of Championship clubs in the running for Tom Cannon, with the word being that Everton are looking to outright sell the young striker. Preston North End were the frontrunners for a while, but looks like Leicester City are close to nabbing him instead.
The first three games laid bare a lot of this club’s deficiencies. None was more stark than the lack of a striker, but thankfully that looks addressed now. However, cover is definitely needed at the center half position and the need for an attacking midfielder has never been more pronounced with Abdoulaye Doucoure continuing to be deployed in that role.
The arrival of Ashley Young might indicate inactivity at the fullback position today, but that would be disappointing given how poor the output so far from that pairing has been.
Transferred – Moise Kean, Ellis Simms, Niels Nkounkou
Loaned – Mason Holgate
Released – Yerry Mina, Tom Davies, Asmir Begovic, Andros Townsend
End of Loan – Conor Coady, Ruben Vinagre
Transferred – Youssef Chermiti, Beto
Loaned – Arnaut Danjuma, Jack Harrison
Free Agent – Ashley Young
The summer transfer window closes at 11pm BST (6pm EST, 3pm PST) on Friday, September 1st, with an additional two hour period for clubs who have already submitted deal sheets in time.
Sky Sports News will be covering it all starting at 6am BST (1am EST, 10pm PST), here’s info from their website on how to watch. Fans in the US will be able to follow the Sky Sports feed on the Peacock app. starting at 8am EST (5am PST).
This being the Social Media Age, follow us on Twitter where we’ll be bringing you up-to-date information as we see it. Like the last couple of years, we’ll be maintaining a live tracker on the website as well for you to stay updated.
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